International governance
Space Law: Challenges and Predictions
2024, Washington, United States of America
National Academy of Sciences
Presentations
Space Law: Challenges and Predictions
2024, Washington, United States of America
National Academy of Sciences
Presentations
Space Law: Challenges and Predictions
The International Law on Space Activities
2023, Xiamen, China
Xiamen Academy of International Law
Content
2023 Timetable
Further reading
Advanced Introduction to Space Law
2023, Xiamen, China
Xiamen Academy of International Law
Content
2023 Timetable
Further reading
Advanced Introduction to Space Law
Tutorial on Space Law and Space Policy
2023, Yokohama, Japan
Academic Lecturing Japan
Presentations
'Space Law’ and ‘Space Policy’ – An Introduction
Further reading
Advanced Introduction to Space Law
2023, Yokohama, Japan
Academic Lecturing Japan
Presentations
'Space Law’ and ‘Space Policy’ – An Introduction
Further reading
Advanced Introduction to Space Law
Reports on Space Policy Issues
2022, Mexico City, Mexico
CI Space Consulting
Content
Report summaries
Further reading
Armed Conflicts in Outer Space: Which Law Applies?
ESA-EU Relations: The true meaning of the Treaty of Lisbon in the context of regional cooperation in outer space in Europe
UN GA Resolution 76/231
UN Charter
2022, Mexico City, Mexico
CI Space Consulting
Content
Report summaries
Further reading
Armed Conflicts in Outer Space: Which Law Applies?
ESA-EU Relations: The true meaning of the Treaty of Lisbon in the context of regional cooperation in outer space in Europe
UN GA Resolution 76/231
UN Charter
Tutorial on International Space Law and Private Space Activities
2021, Reston, Virginia, United States
Licensing Executive Society
Presentation
International Space Law and Private Space Activities
Further reading
Billion-dollar questions? Legal aspects of commercial space activities
Private Property Rights and the Public Interest in Exploration of Outer Space
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Media
The Race to Space
Space Odyssey: Commercialisation of the final frontier
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
2021, Reston, Virginia, United States
Licensing Executive Society
Presentation
International Space Law and Private Space Activities
Further reading
Billion-dollar questions? Legal aspects of commercial space activities
Private Property Rights and the Public Interest in Exploration of Outer Space
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Media
The Race to Space
Space Odyssey: Commercialisation of the final frontier
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
Tutorial on Space Law and the Commercialization of Outer Space
2019, Tucson, United States of America
University of Arizona
Content
Synopsis
Presentations
Space Law and the Commercialization of Outer Space - Towards a Global Playing Field?
Further reading
Billion-dollar questions? Legal aspects of commercial space activities
Private Property Rights and the Public Interest in Exploration of Outer Space
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Media
The Race to Space
Space Odyssey: Commercialisation of the final frontier
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
2019, Tucson, United States of America
University of Arizona
Content
Synopsis
Presentations
Space Law and the Commercialization of Outer Space - Towards a Global Playing Field?
Further reading
Billion-dollar questions? Legal aspects of commercial space activities
Private Property Rights and the Public Interest in Exploration of Outer Space
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Media
The Race to Space
Space Odyssey: Commercialisation of the final frontier
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
Keynote on Space Colonization and the Law
2018, Amsterdam, Netherlands
SPUI25 in Spe/University of Amsterdam
Presentations
The Infinite Frontier: Space Colonization and the Law
SPUI25 in Spe
2018, Amsterdam, Netherlands
SPUI25 in Spe/University of Amsterdam
Presentations
The Infinite Frontier: Space Colonization and the Law
SPUI25 in Spe
Practitioners’ Forum on Cyber Issues in Space: Legal Tools
2018, Paris
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2018
Presentations
Cyber Issues in Space Law: Legal Tools
Further reading
Woomera Manual
2018, Paris
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2018
Presentations
Cyber Issues in Space Law: Legal Tools
Further reading
Woomera Manual
Contribution to a Strategic Multi-layer Assessment ‘(Outer) Space: An Exploration of Definitional Issues’
2017, Boston, United States of America
NSI Inc. & US Air Force Space Command
Content
US Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) program
Report
(Outer) Space: An Exploration of Definitional Issues
2017, Boston, United States of America
NSI Inc. & US Air Force Space Command
Content
US Department of Defense (DoD) Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) program
Report
(Outer) Space: An Exploration of Definitional Issues
Study on Comparative Aspects of Regional Cooperation in Space: Policies, Governance and Legal Tools
2013-2017, Paris, France
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2015
Report
ESA-EU Relations: The true meaning of the Treaty of Lisbon in the context of regional cooperation in outer space in Europe
Further reading
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
The European Union and the Outer Space Treaty: Will the Twain Ever Meet?
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
2013-2017, Paris, France
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2015
Report
ESA-EU Relations: The true meaning of the Treaty of Lisbon in the context of regional cooperation in outer space in Europe
Further reading
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
The European Union and the Outer Space Treaty: Will the Twain Ever Meet?
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
Practitioners’ Forum on the Exploitation of Natural Resources in Outer Space
2016, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2016
Presentations
The Exploitation of Natural Resources in Outer Space - Introduction
Who Owns The Moon? Space Law and the Billion Dollar Question
Mining of Space Resources – Legal Issues
Further reading
The Dark Side Of The Moon - The Status of the Moon: Public Concepts and Private Enterprise
Review of Manganese Nodules to Lunar Regolith
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of ‘Immovable Property Rights on the Moon’
Media
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
The Race to Space
2016, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2016
Presentations
The Exploitation of Natural Resources in Outer Space - Introduction
Who Owns The Moon? Space Law and the Billion Dollar Question
Mining of Space Resources – Legal Issues
Further reading
The Dark Side Of The Moon - The Status of the Moon: Public Concepts and Private Enterprise
Review of Manganese Nodules to Lunar Regolith
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of ‘Immovable Property Rights on the Moon’
Media
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
The Race to Space
Practitioners’ Forum on Space Governance in Europe: Regulation of Space Activities
2015, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Report
Report on the 2015 Practitioner’s Forum
Further reading
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
2015, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Report
Report on the 2015 Practitioner’s Forum
Further reading
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
Roundtable on the Governance of Space Mineral Resources
2014, The Hague, The Netherlands
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) & The Hague Institute for Global Justice
Content
The Hague Roundtable on the Governance of Space Mineral Resources
Presentations
Mining of Space Resources – Legal Issues
Further reading
The Dark Side Of The Moon - The Status of the Moon: Public Concepts and Private Enterprise
Review of Manganese Nodules to Lunar Regolith
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of ‘Immovable Property Rights on the Moon’
Media
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
The Race to Space
Who Owns The Moon? Space Law and the Billion Dollar Question
2014, The Hague, The Netherlands
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) & The Hague Institute for Global Justice
Content
The Hague Roundtable on the Governance of Space Mineral Resources
Presentations
Mining of Space Resources – Legal Issues
Further reading
The Dark Side Of The Moon - The Status of the Moon: Public Concepts and Private Enterprise
Review of Manganese Nodules to Lunar Regolith
Bringing Space Law into the Commercial World: Property Rights without Sovereignty
Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of ‘Immovable Property Rights on the Moon’
Media
Asteroid Mining in Space: Is It Legal?
The Race to Space
Who Owns The Moon? Space Law and the Billion Dollar Question
Advise on Legal Framework for Space Activities
2012, Brussels, Belgium
European Commission
Presentations
A Tale of Two Oceans – Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space Commons
Further reading
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation – Comparing European and Non-European States
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
2012, Brussels, Belgium
European Commission
Presentations
A Tale of Two Oceans – Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space Commons
Further reading
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
The Issue of National Security in the Context of National Space Legislation – Comparing European and Non-European States
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
Study meeting and workshop on space governance
2012, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) & University of Tokyo
Presentations
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
The Recent Trends of International / National Space Law Systems
International Space Law; Background for Ocean Surveillance & Background for National Space Law
Further reading
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
2012, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) & University of Tokyo
Presentations
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
The Recent Trends of International / National Space Law Systems
International Space Law; Background for Ocean Surveillance & Background for National Space Law
Further reading
A Tale of Two Oceans: Governance of Terrestrial and Outer Space ‘Global Commons’
Practitioners’ Forum on National space legislation in Europe – Issues of authorization in the light of developments in European space cooperation
2008, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2008
Further reading
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context'
2008, Paris, France
European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) & European Space Agency (ESA)
Content
Programme Practitioners’ Forum 2008
Further reading
Introduction to National Space Legislation in Europe: Issues of Authorization of Private Space Activities in the Light of Developments in European Space Cooperation
The Origins of Authorisation: Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty and International Space Law
Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context'
Study of the economic and governance evolution of space in Europe
2006-2007, London, United Kingdom
RPA & Commission of the European Union
Further reading
Towards one Captain on the European Spaceship – Why the EU Should Join ESA
Towards monitoring Galileo: The European GNSS Supervisory Authority in statu nascendi
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
2006-2007, London, United Kingdom
RPA & Commission of the European Union
Further reading
Towards one Captain on the European Spaceship – Why the EU Should Join ESA
Towards monitoring Galileo: The European GNSS Supervisory Authority in statu nascendi
Europe and Security Issues in Space: The Institutional Setting
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
The Legal Framework for Space Projects in Europe: Aspects of Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
Futures Project on Commercialisation of Space and the Development of Space Infrastructure: The Role of Public and Private Actors
2004, Paris, France
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Content
Report OECD Futures Project on Institutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Space Sector – Contents
Presentations
The Commercialisation of Space and the Development of Space Infrastructure: The Role of Public and Private Actors
2004, Paris, France
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Content
Report OECD Futures Project on Institutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Space Sector – Contents
Presentations
The Commercialisation of Space and the Development of Space Infrastructure: The Role of Public and Private Actors
Study on Property Rights on the Moon
2002-2003, Paris, France
International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
Report
Statement by the Board of Directors Of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) On Claims to Property Rights Regarding The Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
Further reading
Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of ‘Immovable Property Rights on the Moon’
Further Statement by the Board of Directors of the IISL On Claims to Lunar Property Rights
Media
Who Owns The Moon? Space Law and the Billion Dollar Question
2002-2003, Paris, France
International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
Report
Statement by the Board of Directors Of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) On Claims to Property Rights Regarding The Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
Further reading
Surreal Estate: Addressing the Issue of ‘Immovable Property Rights on the Moon’
Further Statement by the Board of Directors of the IISL On Claims to Lunar Property Rights
Media
Who Owns The Moon? Space Law and the Billion Dollar Question
First UN/IIASL Workshop on Space Law Capacity Building
2002, The Hague, The Netherlands
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands & Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands
Report
Report on the United Nations/International Institute of Air and Space Law Workshop on Capacity-Building in Space Law
PROCEEDINGS United Nations/International Institute of Air and Space Law Workshop on CAPACITY BUILDING IN SPACE LAW
2002, The Hague, The Netherlands
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands & Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands
Report
Report on the United Nations/International Institute of Air and Space Law Workshop on Capacity-Building in Space Law
PROCEEDINGS United Nations/International Institute of Air and Space Law Workshop on CAPACITY BUILDING IN SPACE LAW
Project 2001 Plus on Global and European Challenges for Air and Space Law at the Edge of the 21st Century
2001-2005, Cologne, Germany
University of Cologne & Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Content
Project 2001 Plus: Global and European Challenges for Air and Space Law at the Edge of the 21st Century
Presentations
Perspectives for a Harmonised Industrial Policy of ESA and EU
Recent Developments and Status of National Space Legislation
Further reading
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
Towards One Captain on the European Spaceship – Why the EU Should Join ESA
2001-2005, Cologne, Germany
University of Cologne & Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Content
Project 2001 Plus: Global and European Challenges for Air and Space Law at the Edge of the 21st Century
Presentations
Perspectives for a Harmonised Industrial Policy of ESA and EU
Recent Developments and Status of National Space Legislation
Further reading
The EU Space Competence as per the Treaty of Lisbon: Sea Change or Empty Shell?
Towards One Captain on the European Spaceship – Why the EU Should Join ESA
Study on traffic management rules for space operations
2001-2005, Washington, United States of America
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) & American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Report
Cosmic Study on Space Traffic Management
Presentations
Space Traffic Management: A Challenge of Cosmic Proportions
2001-2005, Washington, United States of America
International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) & American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Report
Cosmic Study on Space Traffic Management
Presentations
Space Traffic Management: A Challenge of Cosmic Proportions
UNISPACE III Workshop on Global Navigation Satellite Systems
1999, Vienna, Austria
Commission of the European Union, European Space Agency (ESA) & EUROCONTROL
Report
Report of the Action Team on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Presentations
Legal aspects of GNSS applications – the case of liability
Galileo – Legal Issues
The Galileo Project – Some Legal Aspects
1999, Vienna, Austria
Commission of the European Union, European Space Agency (ESA) & EUROCONTROL
Report
Report of the Action Team on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Presentations
Legal aspects of GNSS applications – the case of liability
Galileo – Legal Issues
The Galileo Project – Some Legal Aspects
Study on International Legal Aspects of the Establishment of International Radio Quiet Zones
1999, Paris, France
OECD Megascience Forum
Presentations
Transmissions to Extra-Terrestrials and the Law
Further reading
Space for Celestial Symphonies? Towards the Establishment of International Radio Quiet Zones
1999, Paris, France
OECD Megascience Forum
Presentations
Transmissions to Extra-Terrestrials and the Law
Further reading
Space for Celestial Symphonies? Towards the Establishment of International Radio Quiet Zones
Project 2001 on the Legal Framework for the Commercial Use of Outer Space
1998-2001, Cologne, Germany
University of Cologne & Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Content
Project 2001 – Legal Framework For The Commercial Use Of Outer Space
Further reading
Implementing the United Nations Outer Space Treaties
Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context'
Current and Future Development of National Space Law and Policy
Vikings First in National Space Law: Other Europeans to Follow – The Continuing Story of National Implementation of International Responsibility and Liability
1998-2001, Cologne, Germany
University of Cologne & Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Content
Project 2001 – Legal Framework For The Commercial Use Of Outer Space
Further reading
Implementing the United Nations Outer Space Treaties
Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty 'in the European Context'
Current and Future Development of National Space Law and Policy
Vikings First in National Space Law: Other Europeans to Follow – The Continuing Story of National Implementation of International Responsibility and Liability
Study on the Moon Agreement and Commercial Activities
1998, London, United Kingdom
International Law Association (ILA)
Report
Final Report on the Review of Space Law Treaties in View of Commercial Space Activities
Further reading
The Dark Side Of The Moon – The Status of the Moon: Public Concepts and Private Enterprise
1998, London, United Kingdom
International Law Association (ILA)
Report
Final Report on the Review of Space Law Treaties in View of Commercial Space Activities
Further reading
The Dark Side Of The Moon – The Status of the Moon: Public Concepts and Private Enterprise
International Conference on the Law, Policy and Commerce of International Air Transport and Space Activities, on the Highways of Air and Outer Space Over Asia
1991, Taipei, Taiwan
Content
The Highways of Air and Outer Space Over Asia
Further reading
Pandora's Box? The Basic Legal Framework for Doing Business with a Space Station: An Inventory of Problems
1991, Taipei, Taiwan
Content
The Highways of Air and Outer Space Over Asia
Further reading
Pandora's Box? The Basic Legal Framework for Doing Business with a Space Station: An Inventory of Problems